ENGAGEMENT

Equitable Dinners are a social justice initiative designed to bring strangers and friends from diverse backgrounds to experience theatre, share a meal, and talk about complex issues.

In this event, a host agrees to coordinate a dinner party at their place of residence, church, or community center in support of one of our four pillars: Racial Equity, Affordable Housing, Climate Resilience, and Accessible Healthcare.

The play and conversation, currently in production titled ‘Let’s Save Democracy’, will take a hard look at voting rights, what democracy asks of us, and what we might need to prepare for to ensure our votes—and those of our friends and neighbors—are counted.

What You Need to Know Prior to Hosting (September & October)

1. Our preferred hosting times are Monday through Wednesday at 6:00 PM, though we are flexible with sufficient advance notice.
2. This is a dinner party or luncheon style event. Mixed Blood provides the entertainment, while you manage hospitality to ensure guests feel comfortable and welcomed.
3. Food is provided by the host. Please include a vegan option and avoid major allergens (such as peanuts and shellfish).
4. All Equitable Dinners are alcohol-free.
5. We require specific location details to share with guests upon registration.
6. Please inform us whether your space is wheelchair accessible.
7. Please provide parking details for attendees.

Please confirm your preferred host date (in September or October) as soon as possible so we can publish it to our website and begin promotions. Once confirmed, we will schedule a site visit to review performance logistics and the flow of the evening.

For more information, email Manager of Community Organizing and Engagement, Tolu, at tolu@mixedblood.com.

Mixed Blood Theatre’s “Share Your Story” Initiative helps communities host conversations among members to share their experiences. The Story Circles method of community story sharing has roots in grassroots theatre and Civil Rights organizing. It was developed by The Free Southern Theatre, the theatre wing of the Student Non-violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), originally written and outlined by Junebug Productions and Roadside Theatre, and adapted by Mixed Blood for this historic Minnesota moment.

• Sign Up to Host a Story Circle
• Story Circles 101
• Story Circle Planner and Facilitator Guide

The purpose of the Climate Council is to improve Mixed Blood’s practices around climate resilience and be a leader in the theatrical community in implementing climate-based practices. Come with your thoughts and observations of the theater industry and hope for a more sustainable theater industry.

• Tuesday, September 22 @ 6pm
• Friday, November 6 @ 6pm

The Mixed Blood Share Your Story project is an archival arts project.

We are gathering the stories of those affected by Operation Metro Surge in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. The purpose of this project is to have an accurate representation of this moment through the raw stories of everyday people.

“When we do not speak, others speak for us. And often, they speak lies.” — Imam Mowlid Ali

Voluntary public participation is paramount to the success of this initiative. We come with paper, pens, and a box to submit into. Participants can write a first hand account, a poem, drawing, or reflection of the past few months. When finished, the resulting text or image will be uploaded to an archival website (in development) for public reception.

Safety is a priority in this initiative. When sharing stories we encourage participants to please feel free to use fake names or pseudonyms to protect the people, groups, organizations, or businesses they love.

Guidelines:

1. Participation is voluntary.
2. Share as much or as little as you feel comfortable.
3. Feel free to use fake names or pseudonyms.
4. Answers will be kept for archival purposes.
5. Expression is therapeutic.
6. Share with someone whose story needs to be heard.

Fill out the Share Your Story participation form.

The ongoing federal invasions have sparked Mixed Blood to develop Rapid Response programming.

On January 20th, 2026, in partnership and backing from the ACLU and Immigrant Law Center of MN, Mixed Blood Theatre began hosting interactive Know Your Rights Training, giving participants an opportunity to practice high-stakes scenarios in the safety of the imaginative environment of theatre.

According to the ACLU and Immigrant Legal Center, there are 4 key statements to make when interacting with ICE:

1. “I do not consent to a search.”
2. “I do not wish to speak with you, I have the right to remain silent.”
3. “I would like to speak to a lawyer.”
4. “Am I being detained?”